
Iron, Serum near me in Mumbai










An Iron, Serum test measures the amount of iron in the blood and is available at an affordable price in Mumbai with Tata 1mg labs. Iron is an essential mineral required for various bodily functions such as the production of red blood cells, the development of healthy muscles, and body growth. This test helps detect conditions associated with iron deficiency, symptoms of which include pale skin, fatigue, headaches, weakness, etc, or iron overload causing hemochromatosis that can cause damage to organs like the liver or heart.
An Iron, Serum test is usually done as a follow-up test to an abnormal complete blood count (CBC) test result. Overnight fasting (8-12 hours) is preferred but not mandatory for this test and avoid taking iron supplements for at least 24 hours prior to sample collection.








What does Iron, Serum measure?
An Iron, Serum test determines iron levels in the blood and can help diagnose conditions like anemia, or iron overload in the body. People usually suffer from low iron levels in the blood if they prefer a diet that has low iron content, or if their body has trouble absorbing the iron from the foods or supplements they intake. Low iron levels can also occur due to intense blood loss or even during pregnancy. Similarly, an excess amount of iron in the blood can occur due to over-intake of iron supplements, blood transfusions, or if you are suffering from a condition called hemochromatosis (a rare genetic disorder that causes too much iron to build up in the body or cause problems in the body to remove excess iron).
Therefore, doctors often suggest an Iron, Serum to help check the status of your iron level, get valuable information about your nutritional well-being, detect potential health issues (if any), and take timely preventive measures.





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